Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Hear me,my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.